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Completing the Computer Puzzle: A Guide for Early Childhood Educators 1/e
Suzanne Thouvenelle
Cynthia J. Bewick
Published October 2002 by Allyn & Bacon
Copyright 2003, 160 pp., Paper
ISBN: 0-205-26544-8
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$29.00
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Summary

This unique book connects solid knowledge of early education principles with technical computer experiences, emphasizing the role of the teacher and her responsibility for meaningful integration of computer technology in the early childhood classroom. KEY TOPICS: In an easy-to-read format, this book combines an informal style with clear graphics, diagrams, and photographs to enhance every learner's understanding of the critical issues in using computers with young children. Themes range from how to use computers, to supporting brain-based learning, to identifying software that provides electronic portfolios for authentic assessment. Other subjects include choosing appropriate hardware, establishing and introducing classroom computer centers, integrating computers with curriculum, common computer myths, involving parents, and using the Internet. MARKET: Early childhood educators, teachers, school administrators, and parents.

Features

  • “Teachers Ask” feature directs the reader's attention to the essential content of the chapter. These inquiries were collected from early educators over the past ten years at national and regional computer workshops held by the authors.
  • “After Reading This Chapter, You'll Know...” summarizes the student outcome objectives relevant to material covered in each chapter.
  • “Consider This” boxes identify principles from the NAEYC Position Statement: Technology and Young Children—Ages Three Through Eight and ties these principles to chapter sections describing appropriate computer use.
  • “Apply Your Learning” exercises require students and practitioners to reflect on the content presented in the chapter and to apply their newly acquired information to these hands-on, practical exercises.
  • Vignettes provide anecdotal examples of classroom-based teacher strategies for introducing computers to young children (Ch. 4).
Table of Contents

Preface.

 1. The Teacher Is Key.

 2. Choosing Quality Software.

 3. Selecting Hardware.

 4. Setting Up and Introducing the Classroom Computer.

 5. Linking Computers with Curriculum and Assessment.

 6. Involving Parents: The Home/School Connection.

 7. Confronting Common Myths.

 8. Exploring the Internet: If the Internet Is the Answer, Then What Is the Question?

References.



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